The Pokémon Company had some big surprises for its fans on Friday, January 27, during the Pokémon Presents livestream, marking the 30th anniversary of the franchise.
The company revealed mainline games, mobile apps, spin-off products and more.
Pokémon Winds and Waves headlines the 2027 program
Winds and Pokémon Waves, arriving in 2027 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
Game Freak allowed fans to take a look at the tropical archipelago settings that feature roaming Tropius, volcanic landscapes with Slugma, and a massive Wailord breaching offshore.
The company announced three new starter Pokémon:
- Browt: Grass-type “Bean Chick” Pokémon
- Pombon: Fire-type “Puppy Pokémon” inspired by Pomeranians
- Gecqua: Water type “Water Gecko Pokémon”
The teaser also showed a mysterious pair of costumed Pikachu often referred to as “Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu” by fans. This highlights that users can now enjoy customization options.
Pokémon Champions release window announced
The company has confirmed that competitive Pokémon Champions Battle will launch in April on Nintendo Switch, while the mobile versions will be ready to play “later this year.”
Game Boy Jukebox and classic titles
The Game Boy Jukebox, a miniature Game Boy device, has also made a comeback. The device comes preloaded with 45 chiptune tracks from Pokémon Red and Blue.
Fans can purchase collectibles at Pokémon stores in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Additionally, in March 2005, “Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness” arrived on the Nintendo GameCube while “Fire Red” and “Leaf Green” joined Nintendo Switch Online.
Mobile and TCG updates
- Pokémon Go is hosting the 30th anniversary event “All Out” scheduled for March 7-9
- Pokémon TCG Gets First-Ever Simultaneous Global Expansion
- Mew arrives in Pokémon Sleep
- Anniversary Sync Pairs Debut in Pokémon Masters EX
- “Legends: ZA” adds Maga Garchomp Z
With these updates, Pokémon’s 30th anniversary marks the franchise’s most ambitious event yet.
